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“Wait and see” for Myitsone Dam’s future
Although Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw’s China visit early this month was a success, the fate of the US$3.6 billion Myitsone Dam is still in a “wait and see” mode.Keep reading ...
President U Htin Kyaw may discuss Myitsone dam during China visit
President U HtinKyaw is likely to discuss the Myitsone dam issue during his state visit to China that started yesterday. The five-day visit, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jin Ping, is the first for U Htin Kyaw since he assumed office in April ...
New Investment Law Rules to be Announced in March
RANGOON — Burma’s Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) will announce new regulations for the national investment law in early March, in time for the start of the 2016-2017 fiscal year, according to a senior DICA official. Keep reading ...
Investment Law Rules and Regulations Released by March
NAYPYIDAW — Rules and regulations for the newly enacted Myanmar Investment Law will be released in three months at the earliest and by the end of March next year at the latest, according to U Maung Maung Win, deputy minister of national planning and finance.Keep ...
Kachin locals oppose dam in Militia-controlled area
Locals have sent an open letter to Burma’s President opposing the planned hydropower project to be built over the May Kha River and Ngaw Chan Kha Creek in Kachin State’s Chipwi and Tsawlaw townships.Keep readin ...